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Book Review: Painter and Ugly

Painter and Ugly is a children’s book about two champion sled dogs that are best friends. This book was written and illustrated by Robert J. Blake. Painter and Ugly was selected as a nominee for the 2013-2014 Show Me Readers Award. This award is designed to recognize authors of books for children in first through third grade.

My Favorite Children's Book This Summer

Book Review: Unlovable

Unlovable is a visually beautiful book with a good message for readers of all ages. It is the story of Alfred the pug, who is faced with verbal bullying and low self-esteem. Unlovable is a children’s book written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino. It was a nominee for Building Block Award in 2003. This award was created to recognize books voted most popular by preschool kids.

Summer Reading Program Fund

Summer is officially here, and our annual Summer Reading Program is well underway. Many children and teens have already won their first and second prizes! This recurring event has reached kids and teens in Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties since 1975. Our library is proud to help encourage reading skills that students have developed during the school year to continue to grow over the summer.

Summer Fun at the Library for Adults

You’ve probably heard a lot about the Summer Reading Program and other activities and programs for kids and teens at the Library this summer. However, adults can have fun at the Library, too. Here are a few programs coming up at the Excelsior Springs Branch this summer that are designed just for adults.

The Perfect Summer Job

When I think of summer, I think of the lake, Dari-B ice cream cones, and children playing at the park. I picture all of these things while working at the Library and think, "If I could only think of a job where I could get paid to enjoy summer!"

Watch Some Search and Rescue Dogs in Action this Friday!

They help police and fire departments save lives. They find people who are lost and/or hurt in remote places that are hard to search. They are search and rescue dogs. Now, you will get a chance to watch these special and well-trained dogs in action.

The College Perspective: Why I Love the Library

When university life is brought to mind, I imagine many people think of big lecture halls, dorm food, and hanging out with friends until the wee hours of the morning. While I assure you, this is still alive and well, there’s also something that weighs heavily on my mind, as well as most other students I know: money. Many students are financially supported by their parents, but an equal or greater amount of students must bear the burden of debt single-handedly. The dorm rooms, meal plans, and school sweatshirts are all essentials, but they don’t come cheap.

Summer Zombie Madness!

Are you at home, bored, and not sure what to do anymore? Do your children just play video games all summer? Well, have no fear, the Library has got your back! We have tons of books that would interest any video gamer out there.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!

The Summer Reading Program has already started! To celebrate its beginning, we are going to have a party! Join us THIS Saturday, June 1st from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for games, prizes, face painting, and more!

Kids can join Jordyn outside to make some fabulous art with sidewalk chalk! Then come inside and find Philip to get your face painted! We will also have a special area reserved to dig for buried treasure!